Engineering Project Coordinator

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•Tustin, CA

10h•$110,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Project Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of healthcare and commercial engineering projects through construction administration, field coordination, project delivery, and technical support activities. This position serves as a liaison between engineering teams, project managers, contractors, clients, and field personnel throughout design and construction. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of construction processes, project execution, and contractor coordination, with the ability to contribute practical field knowledge that enhances project delivery and constructability. The Engineering Project Coordinator supports projects from planning through closeout while developing increasing technical knowledge of building systems, engineering design processes, and consulting engineering practices.

Requirements

Associate degree, technical certification, construction management background, relevant trade experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in construction administration, project coordination, electrical construction, project engineering, project management, or related industry experience.
Strong understanding of construction processes, documentation, and project delivery methods.
Experience coordinating RFIs, submittals, change orders, project documentation, and contractor communications.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting healthcare, mission-critical, or complex commercial construction projects.
Experience working with consulting engineering firms, electrical contractors, or multidisciplinary project teams.
Familiarity with electrical systems and building infrastructure.
Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, or related project delivery software.
Understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, and project controls.
Interest in developing technical engineering and design knowledge.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate construction administration activities for assigned projects.
Lead assigned construction administration meetings and coordination activities within the defined project scope.
Communicate project requirements and follow-up actions clearly to contractors, consultants, clients, and internal team members.
Provide day-to-day coordination and direction for assigned CA activities while escalating design decisions and contractual issues to the Project Manager or Engineer of Record.
Attend project meetings, site visits, pre-construction conferences, and owner coordination meetings.
Track and facilitate the review of RFIs, submittals, change requests, and construction issues.
Review project documentation for completeness and coordinate responses with engineers and project managers.
Monitor construction progress and communicate project status updates to project teams.
Document project activities through field reports, meeting minutes, and project logs.
Support project closeout activities including punch lists, record documents, training materials, and final project documentation.
Identify project risks, constructability concerns, and coordination issues and elevate recommendations to project teams.
Support coordination with HCAI, local building officials, inspectors, utilities, and other authorities having jurisdiction.
Participate in agency and field meetings and assist with presenting project issues, proposed resolutions, and required follow-up items.
Coordinate with the Engineer of Record before communicating technical direction or design interpretations.
Provide constructability input based on field experience and knowledge of construction practices.
Participate in field investigations, site assessments, and existing-condition documentation.
Assist engineering teams with technical coordination, drawing reviews, and project documentation.
Support specification reviews, equipment coordination, and project implementation activities.
Identify field conditions and installation challenges that may impact project design or execution.
Assist with quality assurance and quality control reviews during project delivery.
Assist project managers with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
Support project financial administration activities including change orders, invoicing support, and project reporting.
Track project milestones, deliverables, and action items.
Maintain project records and document control systems.
Support pursuit activities, proposal preparation, and project planning efforts when needed.
Develop knowledge of electrical engineering systems, building codes, and industry standards.
Build proficiency in design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.) and other project delivery technologies.
Expand technical capabilities through mentoring, project experience, and continuing education.
Perform additional project delivery and technical support responsibilities as assigned.
Perform drawing revisions and project-document updates under the direction of the Engineer of Record or Project Manager.
Develop familiarity with electrical power, lighting, low-voltage, and emergency power systems.
Develop working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, specifications, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
Assist with technical evaluations and minor design assignments under the supervision of qualified engineering staff.
Participate in technical training and pursue relevant professional credentials as mutually agreed upon.